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Hi, i'm interested in some options for diagnosing possible narcolepsy. i've been experiencing sleep disturbances and recently loss of muscle tone during stressful times at work?

Q: hi, i'm interested in some options for diagnosing possible narcolepsy. i've been experiencing sleep disturbances and recently loss of muscle tone during stressful times at work?

: You should see a neurologist.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You should see a neurologist.

Answered 8/1/2022

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Dr. Judith Tellerman answered

Please see your Doctor for a referral to a sleep study. Sleep is essential to well--being and good health.

Answered 8/2/2022

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A member asked:

Hi, i'm interested in some options for diagnosing possible narcolepsy. i've been experiencing sleep disturbances and recently loss of muscle tone during stressful times at work?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr. Judith Tellerman answered

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